Recycled Water Pipeline Installation Garfield Ave From Park Lane To Florence Place Florence Place From Garfield Ave To Sudan St Emil Ave From Florence Place To Alley Fy 2025-2026

The City of Bell Gardens is soliciting bids for the installation of a recycled water pipeline located on Garfield Avenue from Park Lane to Florence Place, as well as on Florence Place from Garfield Avenue to Sudan Street and Emil Avenue from Florence Place to the alley. This project, identified as CIP No. 3852 and solicitation number 20260811014, has an estimated contract value of 2.9 million dollars. The scope of work includes the installation of various sizes of ductile iron pipe and gate valve assemblies, trench excavation and backfilling, and the construction of asphalt concrete base and surface courses. The contractor is required to self-perform at least 50 percent of the contract value and must complete all construction work within 100 calendar days following the Notice to Proceed. The procurement is a firm fixed price solicitation requiring physical, paper-based submissions delivered in sealed envelopes to the Public Works Department by the September 3, 2026, deadline. Bidders must provide a bid schedule and a proposal guarantee via cash, certified check, or bid bond. Compliance with California Labor Code for prevailing wages, affirmative action, and EEO regulations is mandatory. Technical requirements include adherence to AWWA and ASTM standards for PVC and ductile iron piping, as well as California MUTCD for traffic control. Inspection and acceptance will occur at both the origin and the jobsite, with final payment contingent upon the submission of as-built documentation and required material certifications.